"Old Honesty."

In this biting political cartoon, Thomas Nast portrays Horace Greeley, the 1872 Liberal Republican and Democratic presidential candidate, as “Old Honesty”—a title used ironically. Surrounding him is a grotesque crowd described as “all the scum and dregs of humanity,” representing corrupt politicians, former Confederates, and opportunists who had rallied behind his candidacy. Nast mocks Greeley’s willingness to accept support from those he once opposed, highlighting the contradictions and perceived hypocrisy of his campaign. The cartoon reflects Nast’s fierce opposition to Greeley and unwavering support for Ulysses S. Grant’s re-election.